Queen of the South Modern Mexican

Mature, modern Mexican is here! Holy Guacamole! Pardon the pun but the guacamole at Prahran’s newest Mexican hotspot, Queen of the South, is good. Seriously good. Melbourne has been hanging out for this level of Mexican cuisine; mature and refined dishes that are a refreshing reprise to mediocre tacos and dreary bean salads.

Vibe:

Modernism and minimalism are conveyed with the concrete floors balancing slick black furnishings of high tables and stools, with a corner of canary yellow booths down the back adding a bright pop of colour. Mexican portraits and lush green plants add intrigue, while the restaurant nicely hums to an informal yet polished beat.

Eat:

There’s no shortage of friendly service here with the staff brilliantly explaining the share style menu. From excellent bite sized morsels of NopalesTostada- cactus salad with chilli pequin to more generous plates of moreish slow braised lamb shoulder with pomegranate and salasa, the flavours are authentic, punchy and full of life. Oh and that guacamole. Silky smooth in texture with bursts of citrus zing- it’s one dish that you will definitely need a double serving of. Vegans are well catered for with meat free delights aplenty, along with a smart bar menu where you can knock back a plate of Mexican steak tartare with your tequila of choice.